Creede Community Church, UCC
Our Pastor:
Sarah B. Linn
Rev. Dr. Sarah B. Linn has nearly 20 years of experience leading international Christian relief and development efforts in over a dozen countries. From 2003-2009, she lived and worked in the Republic of Yemen, where she founded a network of adult education centers.
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After returning from Yemen, Sarah was ordained by the Presbyterian Church (USA). She has been part of Creede Community Church since 2017.
In addition to earlier degrees (a BA in English Literature and MA in Higher Ed Administration/Student Development from Bowling Green State University), Sarah received her M.Div from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California and her Doctor of Ministry degree, focused on non-coercive community engagement, from Phillips Theological Seminary in Tulsa, Oklahoma.​
Wed. Word: May 21
God did not say, ‘You shall not be troubled,
you shall not be tempted, you shall not be distressed.’
God said, “You shall not be overcome.”
—Julian of Norwich
When Jesus says, “Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid” (John 14:27), he’s preparing his disciples for the rollercoaster of emotions they’ll face through his death, resurrection, and ascension. He anticipates their confusion and loneliness when they can no longer see him in the flesh. So, he promises, “If you love me, you will keep my word, and my Father will love you, and we will come to you and make our home with you.”
In the promise of the Spirit, Jesus offers divine nearness—closer than they could have imagined. The Spirit will bring instruction, assurance, and the very presence of God.
Waiting for the Spirit in the Easter season is not passive; it’s Spirit work. As we reflect on the ministry of Jesus, we’re invited to marvel that God chooses to make a home with us—not once we’ve figured everything out, but right here and now, in our confusion, our loneliness, and our longing. And when we remember that the Almighty is with us and for us, we find we have nothing to fear.
See you Sunday,
Sarah
P.S. Listen to recent sermons right here.